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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

spring break

My kids are on spring break this week. The fantastic thing is that it actually feels like spring! Usually we seem to get a snowstorm during this week, so we've really been enjoying the warmth! All the while, I'm still trying to get things done. About the time I find my groove, the week will be over.

Yesterday we had a play date with some friends. The play date involved sewing machines for the mamas, which is the best kind of play date! I made this log cabin block. I'm still trying to decide whether or not I should turn it into a pillow or go for a full sized baby quilt? I waffle back and forth.

I have the mini quilt almost done. I just need to add the label. It measures 21" x 24". About. :)

I made a little wonky cross pin cushion to go in with it. I LOVE it! I'm not going to have any cohesive color scheme going on, but I think it's ok. (I can over think ANYthing!!! It drives me crazy!)

I also made a quilt block for a community quilt. The color scheme requested was yellow, gray and aqua/turquoise. I really like this color combo...I could have kept going! This one was made and mailed in the same day. New record!

So, lots of little patchwork stuff going on here. Just like I like it! I'm being highly ambitious and hoping to get two quilt tops made during the rest of the week. Are you laughing with me yet??? ;)

One more thing....over on the Stash Books blog they are giving away a copy of Sunday Morning Quilts! There is a fun little background story about the book, too. You may want to check it out!

My boys are on Spring Break as well! We have had the most beautiful weather (80 degrees today!) which is very unusual for the KC area. You have managed to get more sewing done than me...good luck getting those quilt tops finished! Smiles~Beth

Oh, such pretty and inspiring eye candy! I love the log cabin block and would keep going to make it a baby quilt. Love the mini quilt - it has kind of a "Gee's Bend" feel to it that I love! The pincushion and cross block are really nice too - especially that last color combination! Thanks for sharing!!

Love love love the quitl!! Am totally pinning it :) I also love your blog and your crazy voice, and I feel like so many times you are speaking the words out of my head!! I dont come by and leave a comment as much as I would like to, my phone is just too finicky for that :(

Love that mini quilt project you made for a swap! I haven't done a swap in ages, so that inspires me. Your sewing play date sounds fun, especially when you are so productive. I need to find some local sewing friends to get together with!

I'm on spring break this week too, and loving it! How lucky we are to have such gorgeous weather this week. It's been fun cleaning up the gardens and spending time outside.